By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer October is a month dedicated each year to awareness about mental health and depression. Health providers are on a continuous mission to reduce the historical stigma and educate the public at large about mental health and depression. There is no shortage of information and resources about recognizing the […]
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The healing power of Black men being vulnerable together
By Joseph Williams, Word In Black The way Jourdan Sorrell sees it, between microaggressions at the office, the threat of getting stopped or shot by police, and societal definitions of masculinity, Black men in America are in a constant existential struggle. With the stress of moving through a world that often sees them as a […]
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The business of self-care and how to budget for it
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Although reducing stress and promoting well-being go hand in hand for many, it’s easy to confuse the act of “self-soothing” with what is called “self-care.” The former is typically reactive and occurs when a person engages in an activity to provide instant relief for emotional, mental or physical […]
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Supporting employee well-being: A look into corporate wellness programs
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com According to the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), an independent health care nonprofit, 54 percent of small companies and 85 percent of large companies offered health and wellness programs to their employees in 2022. The offered programs included smoking cessation, weight management and behavioral and lifestyle coaching. Many people […]
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Black advocates speak on the impact of social determinants of health
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Experts have long considered how racial disparities can play a part in the success or failure of achieving your best self. While Black people, like many Americans, make resolutions at the top of the year to address emotional, mental and physical health– they must also take into account […]
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D.C. organizations spread awareness on impact of breast cancer on Black women
By Gene LambeySpecial to the AFRO Every year in October the country brings attention to National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The symbol that signifies support for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a pink ribbon. This ribbon represents not only support for those that have died of breast cancer, but to the survivors of it […]
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Silence and stillness: achieving serenity in a world of distractions
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor A sound mind and a sound body comes from a sound soul. To achieve the highest form of serenity, I believe it takes a multitude of silence and solitude. Sometimes your thoughts can be your greatest detriment and the voices around you can be a deterrent to your success. […]
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Come for the Boxing, Stay for the Community
Sponsored content by GBMC HealthCare On the corner of Bond and Eager Streets there is a boxing gym run by Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation. At least that’s what it says on the door. According to Executive Director Gregory Wilkes, it is so much more. “It’s really a very challenged community. There’s a lot of drug […]
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Depression and Mental Health Screening Month offers key resources for healing
By Yugo Hines, Special to the AFRO October is National Depression Awareness Month, a time for advocates and health organizations around the globe to focus on educating the public about the condition that affects more than 280 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Though National Depression Screening Day (NDSD) is recognized on […]
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Empowering Baltimore’s Health and Wellness Through CareFirst’s Engagement Center
By Shar Ferrell In the bustling city of Baltimore, amidst the myriad of healthcare services and insurance providers, CareFirst has taken a step forward to redefine the way we approach health and wellness. Welcome to the CareFirst Engagement Center (CEC), where health isn’t just a card in your pocket but a partner in your life. […]
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The future of water in the Baltimore region
By Sen. Cory McCray Concerns surrounding water have plagued cities and towns across our country. The 2014 water crisis in Flint, Mich. is one of many examples. A switch in Flint’s water source sickened dozens and exposed thousands to lead and other contaminants. Locally, last year, I, along with thousands of other Marylanders, learned that […]
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Cameroon comes to D.C. through chef Sabina Jules and Motherland Kitchen’s vibrant, fusion menu
Amber D. DoddSpecial to the AFRO At the bottom of Northeast Washington, D.C.’s hilly terrain, you will find Motherland Kitchen housing Cameroon’s culinary treasures infused with hints of the Caribbean. With grand success in Frederick, Md., owner, Sabina Jules, is celebrating six months in the nation’s capital at the Ivy City Food Works station, and […]
